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Susan Hulme reports on the Chancellor's Budget, the latest setback for the government's Rwanda plans and Prime Minister's Questions.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss when Algerians tried to take advantage of French defeat in Europe in 1871 and drive the colonists out, inspiring the later independence movement. Show more

Why has Nikki Haley dropped out of the Republican race for president now? Show more

Soaring food and fuel prices have provoked anger and protests across Nigeria, as food warehouses and delivery trucks are looted by people desperate for basic goods. Show more

Writing advice from the master of horror, a novel about a puppy lost in the Colombian jungle, and a book about how to come to terms with the end of the world. Show more

Today’s guest started a business to 'upcycle' petrol and diesel cars, and make them fully electric. He did this to vintage luxury cars, and has now moved on to commercial trucks. Show more

Greg Foot investigates the growing market in plant-based alternatives to milk. Do they stack up nutritionally compared to cow's milk? And are they any better for the environment? Show more

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Denise has a heart to heart, and Alistair makes his mind up. Show more

Drama inspired by the true story of the Chinese seaman who were forcibly repatriated from Liverpool in 1945-46. Starring Liz Sutherland and Lucy Speed. Show more

A flash of bright on a grey winter's day. Clare joins wildlife presenter Nadeem Perera in Bristol. Show more

Actor Adjoa Andoh makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Tree Aid. Show more

Best-selling crime writer Ann Cleeves joins James Naughtie and listeners to talk about her novel, Hidden Depths. Show more

Misha Glenny explores the power of microchips to unlock the potential of future innovation in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and neurotechnology. Show more

We look at the quality of water from your kitchen tap. Plus, a new experiment that reveals how the humble bumblebee can learn in the same way as humans. Show more

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Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam play the long-married couple in Jan Etherington’s much-loved comedy. This week: Joanna witnesses a random act of kindness and helps a friend in need. Show more

Alistair reveals his plans, and Jakob takes a hard line. Show more

The Scottish country singer performs songs from his debut album It Is What It Is, plus Susannah Clapp and writer Boyd Hilton review the play Nye and the football doc Copa 71. Show more

The Post Office scandal is one of the UK's most widespread miscarriages of justice. Did lawyers act unethically? Did they act illegally? And could a new law put it all right? Show more

Evan makes up crisis management scenarios to see how three CEOs handle a business emergency. To make it more realistic none of the guests know what the predicaments are in advance. Show more

We look at the quality of water from your kitchen tap. Plus, a new experiment that reveals how the humble bumblebee can learn in the same way as humans. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss when Algerians tried to take advantage of French defeat in Europe in 1871 and drive the colonists out, inspiring the later independence movement. Show more

President to say US military will build new port in Gaza to bring more humanitarian aid Show more

Emma Fielding reads a classic story of love, daring and a painted pirate ship in a hidden creek, and of the Lady Dona St Columb, who finds her match at last. Today: The Cabin Boy Show more

Amol and Nick assess whether the Budget will help change the political and economic weather. Show more

Susan Hulme reports as MPs dissect the chancellor's Budget.

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Journalist and documentary-maker Jenny Kleeman explores the sensitive issue of how NHS budgets are split between different health conditions. Read by the author. Show more

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